Dr. Diana H. Kersten | Laguna Hills, CA | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Diana Kersten specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on eye health and vision care. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and completed her residency training at both Mt. Zion Medical Center, University of California San Francisco and Harvard University Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1983. With 44 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Kersten brings extensive expertise to her practice. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Kersten practices at Harvard Eye Associates in Laguna Hills, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Menifee Global Medical Center. She treats patients with cataracts, posterior vitreous detachment, and posterior capsule opacity. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures. She also provides comprehensive eye exams to help patients maintain optimal vision health. Patients rate Dr. Kersten 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.5

21 Ratings
44 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Mt Zion Mc Uc San Francisco
11 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Dr. Kersten is very knowledgeable and explains things to you. Her demeanor is very calm and polite. I highly recommend her and feel confident with her skills and experience.

January 3rd, 2024

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I found Dr. Kersten professional and very knowledgeable in helping me understand my eye problems. She was easy to understand and warmly polite.

January 4th, 2019

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Dr. Kersten is my ophthalmologist. I have glaucoma and HAD cataracts. My right eye had already been operated on and Dr. Kersten operated on my left eye today. Checking in for the surgery was a slam dunk; staff were absolutely terrific and helpful. I checked in at 7:45am and was on my way back home at 10:20am approximately. Thanks, doctor.

March 7th, 2016

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Dr Kersten is very polite, thorough and knowledgeable; and, she simply will not give up until she has the answers and has worked out a result that satisfies the patient. She asked a number of other professionals to assist her and considered their input, reviewed matters again and made a recommendation that other eye care professionals had not considered: and that recommendation worked.

December 23rd, 2015

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She was great, and the surgery was easy and successful.

September 8th, 2011

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I found Dr. Kersten to be very caring and thorough. She's done cataract surgery on my mother, and I had Lasik surgery last year. All of the procedures went very well. She explained everything, and spent a lot of time with us in the office. I would recommend her highly!

June 27th, 2011

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Dr. Kersten did my cataract surgery and I have been very happy. She spent a lot of time with me, and explained all of the options. She is very caring, and did a great job.

May 25th, 2011

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I've been seeing Dr. Kersten for years, and had cataract surgery with her. She is an excellent doctor and I recommend her highly.

July 11th, 2010

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Dr. Kersten was extremely nice and very knowledgeable. I had cataract surgery with her, and everything went beautifully.

May 27th, 2010

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My cataract surgery went very well with Dr. Kersten, and I felt that she was thorough and professional. I would recommend her to anyone needing cataract surgery.

April 24th, 2010

Harvard Eye Associates - Laguna Hills

23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 300Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Tel: (949) 951-2020


Dr. Diana Hope Kersten	Dr. Sharon M. Theodore, MD	Dr. Omar Krad, MD	Dr. Medi Eslani, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (21 Ratings)	3.7 (6 Ratings)	4.8 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience		19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic	Speaks English, Farsi
Laguna Hills , CA	Chula Vista , CA	Mission Viejo , CA	Chula Vista , CA
Med School: University of Iowa Medical School	Med School: UCSF	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: University of California San Diego (UCSD)
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Refractive Surgical Procedures
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mt Zion Mc Uc San Francisco1983

Harvard University Mass Eye Ear Infirm1983

Medical School

University of Iowa Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TexasGraduated in 1982

Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United StatesGraduated in 1982

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Which hospitals is Dr. Diana Kersten affiliated with?: Dr. Diana Kersten is affiliated with Menifee Global Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Diana Kersten speak?: Dr. Diana Kersten speaks English.
Where is Dr. Diana Kersten's office located?: Dr. Diana Kersten's office is located at 23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ste 300, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.

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